{"id":197421,"date":"2026-03-19T05:26:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/197421\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T05:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:26:22","slug":"lifeguard-looking-for-a-job-applications-are-open-with-the-city-of-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/197421\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifeguard looking for a job? Applications are open with the city of Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jacksonville only opening 26 of 34 city pools due to lifeguard shortage<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Are you looking to become a lifeguard this summer?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Well, you might have the opportunity because the City of Jacksonville is hiring lifeguards for the upcoming summer season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Who can apply?<\/p>\n<p>Anyone ages 15 and up looking to gain valuable work experience and serve their community<\/p>\n<p>Applicants should also come prepared to swim as the following prerequisite skills are required:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Applicants will receive instruction in water safety, rescue techniques, and CPR, equipping them with essential life-saving skills and confidence on the job.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">What should you bring?<\/p>\n<p>Change of clothes<\/p>\n<p>Snacks<\/p>\n<p>A notebook to take notes<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">How much does it pay?<\/p>\n<p>The position\u2019s starting pay is $15 per hour. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If you\u2019re interested in applying, email <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/18\/lifeguard-looking-for-a-job-applications-are-open-with-the-city-of-jacksonville\/mailto:bealifeguard@coj.ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/18\/lifeguard-looking-for-a-job-applications-are-open-with-the-city-of-jacksonville\/mailto:bealifeguard@coj.ne\">bealifeguard@coj.net<\/a> or call 904-255-6777 or 904-255-4271.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">See the flyer below for the training schedule:<\/p>\n<p>2026 training dates for lifeguard positions with the city of Jacksonville (City of Jacksonville)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Additional classes may be added to the training schedule. 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